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New Delhi Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has sparked political controversy by questioning the need to spend money on lighting diyas and candles during Diwali. His comments on Saturday prompted sharp criticism from BJP leaders, who accused him of disrespecting Hindu tradi
New Delhi The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has busted an illegal laboratory producing the psychotropic drug Alprazolam in Madhya Pradesh, seizing contraband worth Rs 3.44 crore and arresting two individuals, officials said on Sunday. The arrested were identified as Roop S
Ahmedabad In a major crackdown ahead of Diwali, Ahmedabad Police on Sunday seized foreign liquor worth over Rs 2.06 crore from two city zones and destroyed the stock under official supervision, officials said. The move is part of an enforcement drive to ensure compliance with
Bengaluru The Vishwakarma Maha Kookatu has announced that a Vishwakarma Panchajanya Yatra will be held in the last week of November with the aim of creating awareness about the unity, organization and rights and obligations of the Vishwakarma community. Speaking at the Pan
Bengaluru The inauguration ceremony of the new central office of the Damanit Sena Samiti was held at the Grand Majestic Mall in front of the Gubbi Veeranna Theatre in Gandhinagar Assembly constituency. Housing, Waqf and Minority Welfare Minister BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan and Ch
Bengaluru Shops in the city witnessed much hustle and bustle Saturday on the occasion of Dhanteras, signalling the start of Deepavali celebrations, as large crowds flocked to buy silver, utensils, and clothes. Arati Ravi Patil (63), purchased a Mysore Silk sari from Karnat
Bengaluru Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar acknowledged the challenges currently facing the film industry and stated that the government will review the situation, prepare a report, and extend the necessary support to promote the sector. He also felicitated Padma Bhushan aw
Bengaluru Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday strongly criticized individuals who began their businesses using Bengaluru’s infrastructure, grew to large-scale enterprises, and are now publicly criticizing the city and tweeting about it. Speaking at the Bengaluru N
Bengaluru With Deepavali just days away, preparations are under way for the sale of firecrackers in city. The government has allowed the sale of only green firecrackers, and the authorities are keeping a close eye on the sale of banned crackers. The Karnataka State Pollutio
Bengaluru The Department of Management Studies, BMS College of Engineering, organized a three-day national workshop on 'From Theory to Practice: Accessible Al and Data Science Applications'. The workshop was organized under the Vibrant Advocacy for the Advancement and Nurtu
Bengaluru Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has once again reacted to Biocon Chief Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw's tweet that highlighted the municipality issues in city, this time labelling her statement as a personal agenda. While talking to the media persons, the DK Shivakumar
Bengaluru The city witnessed traffic congestion for the last three days as thousands of residents began leaving the city ahead of Deepavali. Major bus terminals, such as the Kempegowda Bus Station and the Mysuru Road Satellite Bus Station, saw huge crowds, with several arteria
Bengaluru KV Prabhakar, Media Advisor to the Chief Minister, emphasized three essential principles for fostering creativity in children: spark curiosity, provide opportunities, and recognize and encourage talent. Speaking at the Chinnara Jagruti Award Ceremony organized by the
Mangaluru Former Mangaluru Taluk Panchayat member Mustafa Harekal praised Speaker U.T. Khader for providing Harekal village with higher development funds compared to other villages over the past two and a half years. Harekal spoke during the inauguration of construction wor
SHIVAMOGGA BJP MP B.Y. Raghavendra launched a sharp attack on the Karnataka state government, alleging that ministers are extorting money from officials under the pretext of Bihar elections, turning governance into a system of exploitation. Speaking in Shivamogga, he claimed t
BENGALURU Union IT & BT Minister Priyank Kharge has strongly questioned the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) over its proposed route march in Chittapur, asking why it must be held immediately and whether the organization considers itself above the Constitution and law. Kha
Raichur Farmers in Raichur have appealed to the district administration to provide adequate compensation after continuous rains destroyed their guava, papaya, and peral crops. The affected cultivators submitted a memorandum to officials following a protest in front of the new
Tumakuru The city of Tumakuru is set to host a seven-day state-level Olympics from January 15, 2026 at the Mahatma Gandhi Indoor Stadium, announced Home and District In-Charge Minister Dr. G. Parameshwar. The event will feature around 27 sports, including athletics, tennis, ka
